Artwork by TFS student Jordan Besito from Saugeen First Nation. Used with permission.
We acknowledge the land Yorkville University operates on in Ontario is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis. We also acknowledge that the applicable treaty for this region is referred to as the Toronto Purchase.
We acknowledge that the land Yorkville University operates on in British Columbia is the traditional unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples of the Kwantlen, Musqueam and Qayqayt First Nations.
We acknowledge that the land Yorkville University operates on in New Brunswick is the traditional territory of the Wabanaki Confederacy, the Mi’kmaq, and the Wolastoqiyik-Maliseet First Nation. We also acknowledge that the applicable treaties for this region are referred to as the Peace and Friendship Treaties.
We reaffirm our responsibility to increase awareness and understanding of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and colonial legacy, and commit to strengthening our relationship with Indigenous peoples throughout Canada.
As a key component of Yorkville University’s initiatives to enhance Indigenous inclusion, the Indigenous Students Advisory Council (ISAC) will play an important role in creating meaningful opportunities for Truth and Reconciliation. The ISAC provides strategic advice on embedding Indigenous inclusion within our institutions and provides students the opportunity for input into related decision-making, initiatives, policies and practices. The ISAC also provides students with an opportunity to build community amongst other Indigenous students within a safe space. See Terms of Reference for Indigenous Students Advisory Council
To learn more about the Indigenous Student Advisory Council, please contact Jahvon Hanson, Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, at jhanson@yorkvilleu.ca
This joint Yorkville University and Toronto Film School webinar focuses on what Truth and Reconciliation means to student members of our Indigenous Students Advisory Council.
YU webinar on Infusing Culture & Spirituality into Stress Management.
New Indigenous Student Bursary announcement on National Indigenous People’s Day.
TFS webinar in collaboration with BIPOC TV & Film on Cinema as a form of social protest (panel discussion with Indigenous film makers and creatives).
(TFS is the sister organization of YU)
Launch of an Indigenous Student Scholarship Handbook.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation TFS screening of alumni Tim Myles’ TIFF acclaimed short film ‘Little Bird’.
(TFS is the sister organization of YU)
The National Residential School Crisis Line provides 24-hour crisis support to former Residential School students and their families toll-free at 1-866-925-4419.
Individuals impacted by the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls are encouraged to contact the MMIWG Crisis Line toll-free at 1-844-413-6649.
First Nations, Inuit and Métis seeking immediate emotional support can contact the Hope for Wellness Help Line toll-free at 1-855-242-3310, or by online chat at hopeforwellness.ca.
If you would like to further contribute to Indigenous inclusion at Yorkville University, please feel free to contact the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Office at edi@yorkvilleu.ca
